Ellsworth’s extreme makeover

While we were spending time with the boys over the weekend, Don said, “I can’t wait to see Linda’s reaction when she sees Ellsworth.”

It’s not as if Carson doesn’t see the boys on a regular basis, but it suddenly hit home as I was brushing Ellsworth what a remarkable transformation he’s undergone. Look at the difference between his hair here shortly after he came to Morning Bray Farm in September:

And this past weekend:

His hair is soft and smooth and beautiful. He’s healthy!

It didn’t take us long to see how miserable parasites cause donkeys to feel and what a difference proper care and regular grooming makes. Ellsworth is noticeably more at peace today than he was last fall. He doesn’t bite or scratch at himself anymore. Instead, he now often sighs deeply and contentedly.

(Isn’t it amazing what good care, food, and love can do for any animal? His coat looks fabulous, and I love his smile! Good job you two for your excellent love and care for these boys! Lucky, lucky donks.)

Can you come over and brush Jack now? lol…
Ellsworth looks so good. Poor Jack needs a good brushing, but he can be very uncooperative about brushing. And just let him think you are going to put some powder of some sort on him. Back feet go to kicking high! But..he is still my baby.
I may get that brush out again today so Jack can smile like Ellsworth!

Yep, this goes for rescued dogs as well. Our Handsome sighs and smiles often. I could just hug on him constantly. Their happiness shines through and through when the find a good home with good food and loving hands.

Amazing what good food, brushing and love will do. I love his red coloring. Reminds me of a beautiful red jenny I rescued several years ago ( long story), but she was at least 100 pounds underweight, hooves grown into elf shoes, nasty awful coat. Anyway, after about six months she was just beautiful. I was in love with her and wanted to keep her, but a wonderful lady came to meet another donkey up for adoption, but fell in love with my beautiful red girl. My beautiful red girl now lives the really good life.
Please give Ellsworth a hug from me. 🙂

I have to echo everyone else, his transformation is truly amazing. I choke up whenever I read about a mistreated animal finding a good home, full of love, attention, and proper care. Does the heart good…